Mathematics

 HOD Maths: Miss Aysha Ahmed

KS2 Coordinator: Miss Aysha Ahmed

KS1 Coordinator: Mrs Susan Serfontein

Mathematics involves the study of quantity, structure, space and change. Its centrality to human advancement means that it is not only a core subject in its own right, but is incorporated into other areas of the curriculum, such as geography, music and science. It is the means of communicating complex ideas as well as the tool for further investigation and development.

The syllabus is divided into the following four main areas:

• Number problems
• Shape and space
• Measure and weight
• Data handling

Children cover the following topics - Numbers and their Properties; Fractions, Decimals and Percentages; Calculations using the four number operations; Problem Solving; Measures; Shape and Space and Handling Data. Each year group studies these topics, revisiting and building on current knowledge each year. Each topic is covered in greater depth as they travel up through the School.

Year 5 and 6: children are placed in groups according to their ability and teaching is varied to include practical work, problem solving skills and mental arithmetic. Teaching in Year 6 is pupil driven as pupils are extended into the KS3 curriculum where necessary. As a core subject, maths is examined at 11+ . Additional tuition is timetabled prior to examinations, to ensure that all pupils are well prepared.

From Year 3, Salcombe pupils particpate in the global 'Mathetics' Competition.